Special Commissions

For more than 230 years, Asprey has combined fine craftsmanship and esteemed service to provide special bespoke commissions. Using traditional methods with modern designs, Asprey continues to craft one of a kind pieces for its discerning clientele.

Special Commissions

Up to any challenge, Asprey is committed to expertly producing timeless treasures. Asprey offers a truly integrated service in design and manufacture, allowing any concept to be perfectly realised and produced with the utmost quality.

Our dedicated team of experts regularly travel to all parts of the world for client consultations to ensure a high quality end result. Working with the clients’ brief, our in-house design teams create original initial plans and then a production schedule is tailored to meet timeframes and budgets. The final design is then placed in the hands of Asprey’s highly skilled craftsmen who bring the object to life in Asprey’s own workshops.

Silver Bespoke Service

The Asprey workshops, on New Bond Street, have been smithing silver for over 200 years, skillfully creating pieces of extraordinary beauty and durability. The range of silver pieces is a stunning example; the gentle curves and nuances of character display the immaculate craftsmanship that Asprey has always possessed. Every design is exclusive to Asprey, blending classic themes with traditional silver manufacturing techniques.

All of Asprey’s silver pieces can be hand engraved, while select pieces may be gilded or set with a birthstone in our silver workshops. Initials, names or a quote can be added to create a memorable gift. One can choose from a plethora of fonts and designs or use a crest or personal insignia to embellish Asprey’s silver items.

Ornamental Egg

An intricate and highly detailed ornamental egg with matching pill box made in 18ct gold, set with semi-precious gemstones, diamonds and guilloche enamel.

Incense Burner

American Football Helmet

A full-size replica of an American football helmet made in silver gilt with polished finish.

The Ringo Starr Chess Set

Asprey, together with designer Robin Crookshank created a spectacular bespoke chess set in 1973 for Ringo Starr.

Every chess piece was individually designed in the shape of a hand, set in a certain gesture to represent a figure of the chess set. The 'hands' were meticulously fashioned after Ringo's hands down to the smallest detail, including the rings worn by the star.

The sets were created by Asprey craftsman in the workshops situated above the store. It was made using traditional methods - modelled in wax and cast in sterling silver and gold plated for the gilt pieces.

Gold Signature Bar

The Gold Signature Bar was created in 2005 for Chivas Regal to celebrate their 18 year old blend scotch whisky.

Made by a dedicated team of craftsmen in the Asprey workshops, the bar took 6 months to complete, from design to delivery. Using sterling silver, sycamore and walnut woods, alligator, suede and etched glass, the craftsmen created a bar that is 26" wide, 72" long and 42" high. There are side panels and hidden drawers lined in blue velvet concealing stools, bottles of Chivas Regal, crystal glasses, a backgammon set and a humidor; making this piece unmistakably Asprey.

Leather Bespoke Service

Asprey has been creating beautiful leather for more than 200 years, providing an incomparable service to it’s clients. To enhance the collection of luxurious and distinctive leather goods, and with the help of the specialised craftsmen in the workshop, Asprey are able to offer a truly special and singular piece according to preference.

Select from a spectacular and sumptuous array of exotic materials – Mississippi alligator, nile crocodile, lizard, ostrich and python - the colour of your choice. Add your own monogram, name or initials, choosing from a selection of font styles, finishes and sizes.

David Blaine's Briefcase

Magician David Blaine commissioned Asprey to design and create a customised briefcase.

David's requested many special 'magic' features and worked closely with the Asprey in house design team and craftsmen to ensure he got his perfect briefcase.

Special features included 14 hidden compartments within the briefcase, all fastening straps featured David's logo, a lift out tray that hid 12 decks of cards, the Asprey logo on the inside of the case was a lever into a secret document section.

There were several other design features that have remained between the craftsmen and David!

Asprey Trunk

Inspired by luggage of past decades, this Asprey trunk is the ultimate travel accessory adorned in a precious exotic skin. A remarkable creation celebrating Asprey’s leather heritage and expert craftsmanship.

Asprey’s craftsmen are highly experienced in working with exotic materials and are able to bring to life the creative ideas of our designers. Alligator is used for the exterior – a skin synonymous with style, quality and luxury. Kangaroo skin for the interior because of it’s lightness and strength, and solid brass fitments for strength and durability, finally plated with palladium.

The trunk carries the Asprey London signature stamped on the interior, as well as engraved onto the palladium accessories.